Sarnath: India's Newest UNESCO World Heritage Treasure
Sarnath in Uttar Pradesh has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List during the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee in Busan, South Korea, recognising its global historical and Buddhist significance.
Buddhist monks circumambulate around Dhamek Stupa in the ancient Buddhist site of Sarnath. | Photo: AP/Rajesh Kumar Singh
People visit the ancient Buddhist site of Sarnath. | Photo: AP/Rajesh Kumar Singh
Visitors take a selfie outside Dhamek Stupa in the ancient Buddhist site of Sarnath. | Photo: AP/Rajesh Kumar Singh
A devout Buddhist prays in the ancient Buddhist site of Sarnath. | Photo: AP/Rajesh Kumar Singh
Novice Buddhists wait to enter a monastery for prayers at the ancient Buddhist site of Sarnath. | Photo: AP/Rajesh Kumar Singh
Novice monks walk in a procession in Sarnath. | Photo: AP/Rajesh Kumar Singh
Devout Buddhists pray outside Dhamek Stupa in the ancient Buddhist site of Sarnath. | Photo: AP/Rajesh Kumar Singh
Buddhist monks pray inside a monastery in Sarnath. | Photo: AP/Rajesh Kumar Singh
Visitors offer prayers outside a monastery in Sarnath. | Photo: AP/Rajesh Kumar Singh
Monks gather outside Dhamek Stupa in the ancient Buddhist site of Sarnath. | Photo: AP/Rajesh Kumar Singh
Novice monks walk in a procession in Sarnath. | Photo: AP/Rajesh Kumar Singh
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